Last year, UK shoppers cracked the £1bn sales mark for the first time ever and experts are predicting a similar result this year. Twenty-seven per cent of adults across the country are expected to purchase over the weekend period.

Asda has banned Black Friday for a second year in a row, amid fears of in-store violence. Ironically the company, owned by US retail giant, Walmart famously brought the Black Friday to the attention of British retailers.

Such fears haven't yet affected other retailers' plans however.

Black Friday store opening times

Curry’s PC World have launched a 10-day "Black Tag" sale event starting from the 22 November to the 1st December, featuring over 3,500 discounted items. Stores will open at 6am.

Tesco is already offering online and in-store bargains. The majority of stores will open at 5am. For all local times click here.

Sainsbury's have announced that reward card holders will benefit with a quadruple in Nectar points over the Black Friday period, from November 25 until Monday November 28. The majority of stores open at 7am. To check your local store's opening time click here.

Argos could not wait for Friday, and have already released huge discounts on electrical products. It will continue its sale for 13 days ending on Wednesday 30 November. For opening times click here.